Lesson learned

I went to the gym today and really just felt like crap. What happened is, I have been taking these vitamins called Advocare. It's more like 15 vitamins a day. You take one packet 30 minutes before breakfast, one packet 30 minutes before lunch, and there are 2 additional packets that you take during a meal. I usually take those with lunch. So, I decide to have spaghetti for breakfast (my favorite!) and took the vitamins 30 minutes before I ate. Then I guess I got confused because when I went to eat I took the next package. Why?? I still don't get it. Basically I took the breakfast and lunch pack all at the same time and I think it had some sort of a reaction. UGH. So I had to get a java smoothie from Sonic- to help me feel better....Right?

Rachel- to answer your question- I go to the Gold's gym in Pelham, but I have been thinking of switching to 280 because it's closer I think. I have a free 7 day pass for a friend if you want it- then you can check it out! I would LOVE to take a class with someone, it would be fun. I'm thinking about doing a spinning class (which totally doesn't sound like a bike class, it sounds like old ladies sitting around one of those spinning machines making yarn) anyways- :) I better get to work, I have to pay for the gym membership somehow! haha,

Here's to me feeling better and not ever taking 11 vitamins all at one time again. UGH. I think I need another smoothie....j/k..

Jen

RACHEL

Hey! I have tried to write a comment on your blog 3 times but for some reason my computer WILL NOT let me! Just wanted to let you know that I'm reading!! :) :)
Jen

Hey there!

I have been meaning to come back and write some things, but time is NOT on my side and I keep on putting it off. Sorry! :)

What has been going on in my life now? Oh- I joined a gym. I'm so excited, maybe I can lose a good 30-40 pounds. That would really rock. I went for the first time yesterday and today I am so sore. I had my initial evaluation and everything where they weighed me and did my body fat...I am officially overweight. You know- I have always thought that but I didn't want somebody else telling me! They are supposed to say "Oh, you look great.....for having 4 kids." Well, maybe I can just start to look great and it ending there. One thing I love about my gym (Gold's Gym) is that they have childcare and the kids LOVE it. It so great not having to depend on anyone but me to go exercise.

I'm trying to watch American Idol right now but I'm just not that "in" to it right now. I will go clean the kitchen during a commercial so I will cut this short...although I could actually go and clean the whole house and then come back here and no one would know the difference.

Okay, I'll write a more interesting post later!!

Jen

Sorry, it's been awhile...

My parents took the three oldest kids for the week and so I have only had 1. What a crazy time that was. What did I ever do with myself when I "only" had one child?? Actually, she didn't have anyone to entertain her so in a way it was more difficult.

So, I have so much to talk about but can't right now. I will though. Soon.

Jen

Tithe challenge

For a while now I have stopped tithing. I looked at my bills and then the cost of tithe and decided I really couldn't afford it. Lately I have been having so much financial hardship that it has really opened my eyes. Maybe I should be faithful. Maybe I should listen to the voice inside me telling me I should do this again. Don't get me wrong- I'm not saying these things have happened because I have not tithed, I just think I may have missed out on many blessings because of my unfaithfulness. From now on, after each and every check, no matter whether I think I can afford it or not, I WILL tithe. I'm not saying this to boast AT ALL. I am doing it as a beginning of a testamony. I know this is the very beginning for me. Even if nothing amazing happens- I know I am being obedient. So, I will update on this matter again. This in no way is to make myself look good, but only to show how our God is faithful. Whether I have a lot of money or close to nothing I know that I am blessed.

:)

Jen

Facing the lies with truth...

Due to recent things going on in my life I have started to have a bad attitude. In this attitude I realize I have been lying to myself. I have been listening and believing these lies. Therefore, I'm going to face them and then replace it with truth....

I am a bad mother.... I am a wonderful mother. I love my kids and would do anything and everything for them. I will raise them in the way they need to be raised. I will be a good example to them. I will pray for them and be there for them. I will forgive them when they do wrong and praise them when they do good. I will lift them up when they are down and I will not overbear them with too many expectations. I will teach them to reach for their goals and always do the best they can do. I will be proud of them whether they become a doctor or a hair stylist.

I am a bad wife... I am a good wife. I love my husband and will do anything and everything for him. I will love him no matter what. I will pray for him and believe in him. I will hold my hand out for him to hold onto and I will not point my finger at him in accusation. I will come to him with problems, I will listen to his counsil. I will believe in him. I will gently speak the truth to him when he's wrong. I will step back and not smother him when I think he should do things my way. I will be proud of him.

I'm a bad housekeeper.... Even though I am almost always behind in laundry, dishes, vacuuming, dusting, decluttering, mopping and sweeping.... hey...I'M A BAD HOUSEKEEPER!! That's okay, I can do better. www.flylady.com I can do it. I CAN do it.

My finances are a wreck and I will get ahold of them. I can work and save and pay off. I can do without things. I don't HAVE to have a starbucks. Folgers will do.

I have been way too negative lately. I have decided to change my mindset. I can do this. I cannot do this alone. I will ask for help when needed.

There. I feel better

Jen

A Typical Jen story

This happened about 9 months ago, but I thought I would share.

I have a problem with returning things like movies from the movie place and books from the library. I am waiting for amnesty day. I missed it the last 2 years, so maybe this year will be my year!! Anyways- I had been getting some phone calls from the library **reminding** me to return my books. I was getting tired of them calling and just wanted them to leave me alone. I have got to return them on amnesty day because that way I won't have to pay a fine. SO, the phone rings one day and on the caller ID it says something about Shelby County. Great, I thought. They are calling me AGAIN. Here is the conversation.

THEM: Hello, is Jennifer A** there?
ME: No, she's not here right now, can I take a message?
THEM: Well, this is the nurse from Jake's school and I needed to talk to her.
ME: (Panicking inside because I can't just turn around and say Hahaha, just kidding- it's me). I'll try to get ahold of her and have her call you back.

So I get off the phone and am wondering what to do. I had to know what she was calling for- what if Jake was sick or something happened? I start calling people here in Alabama seeing if they could call for me- but no one is home. Last resort, I called an Arizona friend and thank goodness she was able to call for me. Here is that phone call.

HER: Yes, this is Jennifer A*, Jakes mom. I'm returning a call from the school nurse.
NURSE: Hello! I just wanted to let you know that Jake has pink eye and you need to come get him from school.
HER: Oh, okay. Is he okay?
NURSE: He's fine. Here, do you want to talk to him?
HER: (Very fast) Oh no, I'm coming right now.

Can you imagine if Jake had got on and realized that it was not me on the phone, just someone pretending to be me? So I go to the school and walk in and Jake's sitting in the office. Here's THAT conversation.

ME: I'm here to get Jake.
SECRETARY: Okay, just sign this..yadda yadda yadda
ME: SO, do I need a doctor's note to get him back into school or what?
SECRETARY: Just do whatever the nurse told you to do.
ME: Oh, I didn't talk to the nurse.....(pause)....(saying kind of fast so I can get out of there) Except for when I just got off the phone with her before I came. Okay, thanks!

Then we high-tailed it out of there.

The moral of the story is to ALWAYS return your library books :)

Jen